New Madrid Christmas Parade

New Madrid's annual Christmas parade on Saturday featured a variety of floats, marching band, clowns and Santa Claus. The parade was part of two days of celebration which included the opportunity to tour the town's historic sites as well as a Christmas Village following the parade where youngsters and their parents could take part in a variety of activities. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The float, "Tucker's Tribe" is pulled along Main Street during the annual Christmas Parade at New Madrid, Mo., on Saturday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Decked as a "Who from Whoville," a member of Remnant House of Lilbourn, Mo., marches next to her float during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Saturday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Remnant House of Lilbourn, Mo., re-created Dr. Seuss' Whoville with their float in the New Madrid Christmas parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The Riverbend Botanical Society created a "Winter Wonderland" on their float for the New Madrid Christmas parade on Saturday. The float earned the third place trophy in the competition. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The drum major for the Campbell High School band sounds his whistle to signal the band to play as they march along Main Street during New Madrid's annual Christmas parade. The band received the third place trophy for their performance. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the Caruthersville High School band perform for the judges during the New Madrid, Mo., Christmas parade on Saturday. The band was awarded the first place trophy for their performance. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the University of Missouri Extension 4H Club travel on their float down Main Street in New Madrid during the annual Christmas parade on Saturday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The first prize for floats was awarded to the New Madrid Pharmacy which created a special train for the New Madrid Christmas Parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Many of the floats featured in the New Madrid Christmas parade featured special causes including one promoting foster care in the county. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A clown offers a youngster a treat during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Saturday. In addition to the clowns, the parade featured bands, floats and, of course, Santa. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Youngsters from Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid, Mo., wave to the crowd as they ride on a float in the New Madrid Christmas parade on Saturday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Sirens and horns announced the beginning of the New Madrid Christmas parade on Saturday much to the dismay of some of the parade watchers. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Santas of all sizes were featured in New Madrid's annual Christmas parade on Saturday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the Caruthersville High School marching band are reflected in the tuba as they perform during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 14. In addition to the parade, the community hosted a Christmas village and the town's historic sites were open to visitors. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Matthews Elementary School at Matthews, Mo., presented their version of a "Winter Wonderland" on a float for the New Madrid Christmas Parade in New Madrid, Mo., on Saturday. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the New Madrid County Central High School's marching band perform during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Saturday. The band received the second place trophy for their performance during the annual event, which also featured floats, clowns and plenty of candy. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Several bands performed holiday music for the New Madrid, Mo., annual Christmas parade on Saturday. Many of the bands' members added a tough of holiday decoration to their attire for the event as well. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Santa Claus and his elf dashed down Main Street as the New Madrid, Mo., Christmas parade came to an end on Saturday, Dec. 14. This year's parade grand marshal was Peggy Broughton. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

it felt like winter Saturday, Dec. 14, as the public gathered along the streets of New Madrid to take in the community's annual Christmas parade. This year's parade theme was "Winter Wonderland." (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)